| Playing hockey is fun and a good sport to help your | | | | Helmet |
| children build on their character although indulging your | | | | Helmet is the core protection of the face and the |
| kid in hockey can be straining since it is a full contact | | | | head. It is best to buy brand new ones to ensure that |
| sport. Supporting a kid joining this sport is costly | | | | there are no hidden cracks or hairline cracks that might |
| because of its equipments and rink rental. | | | | be overlooked during the selection process. A helmet |
| Buying quality equipments can be a headache for | | | | with a face guard is the best choice for kids to |
| parents especially if they are not very knowledgeable | | | | prevent a hockey stick or a puck colliding directly at |
| about it. There are many types of equipments ranging | | | | their faces. |
| from the very expensive professional grade materials | | | | Gloves |
| to the basic entry level ones. As more and more kids | | | | It is best to buy gloves that are long enough to meet |
| join organized sports, many of the manufacturers | | | | with the elbow pads to provide maximum protection. It |
| have released models for consumers to choose from. | | | | is best that gloves are the correct hand size of the kid |
| The basics of buying equipment for your kid are as | | | | for a stable grip and maximum hockey stick control. |
| follows: | | | | Body Pads and Shin Guards |
| Skates | | | | Body pads and shin guards should fit snugly and |
| Since hockey is a sport that is played on ice, it comes | | | | comfortably to prevent the protective gear from falling |
| naturally that the players would be using skates. Using | | | | off. Body guards and shin guards are common items |
| figure skates is a big no-no in hockey because the | | | | on garage sales. It is a good place to scour through |
| shape and functions are different and this might lead to | | | | the pile. Protective equipments for hockey are outfitted |
| injuries. Essentially hockey skates protect the ankles | | | | with hard shell plastics that distribute the impact evenly |
| and the feet. | | | | to the body. Before buying the used protective |
| A good fit for the boot is about a quarter or half an | | | | equipment check the plastic shell thoroughly for cracks. |
| inch in allowance when worn with socks. Buying | | | | Hockey Stick |
| skates can be discouraging at times since it is not | | | | This equipment is the safest to buy on garage and |
| advisable to buy a big size and have the child grow | | | | surplus shops. Hockey stick for beginners does not |
| into it. Having big skates can lead to fractures since | | | | really matter because this is the time to gauge what |
| the feet and the ankles are not snugly fitted. If buying | | | | curvature angle should the blade be through time. Also, |
| used skates, it is advisable to check on the leather of | | | | hockey sticks can be customized by cutting off the |
| the ankle area if it has not worn out. | | | | top part of the handle. |